Pennsylvania Police Looking For Person Who Dumped Malnourished Dog At Abandoned Home
A severely malnourished dog was discovered at an abandoned property near Pittsburgh. A resident in the area saw a dark-colored sedan pull into a driveway of an abandoned house and let the dog out of the car. The person then proceeded to throw a ball out the window, which the dog chased after, and then drove away. They immediately contacted the local police. Crescent Township Police Department received the call and headed to the unoccupied property. They found the sweet dog who was clearly in need of food, water, and love. They brought her...
Treat First-Time Foster Caregivers Like Trial Adopters & Other Lessons from the Pandemic
Listen to our interview with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s Fund Research Fellow at Arizona State University, about her new research into dog fostering during the pandemic, and how shelters can apply her findings to expand their foster programs and save more lives. The audio from this piece was transcribed using an automated transcription service. Please excuse any typos or incorrect patterns of speech. HASS: Hi, I’m Arin Greenwood, a writer with HASS. I’m so pleased to be speaking with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s...
New Research Shows That The Parrot Species’ Long Lifespan Is Due To Them Having Big Brains
The animals have one-upped us again when it comes to unlocking the secrets of long life. Just like how the Yellow-Bellied Marmots are able to slow down their aging, Parrots are also able to live a surprisingly long life. PHOTO: Unsplash/Juan Camilo Guarin P Researchers find out that the secret of a parrot’s long life may be connected to their large brains. An article published by the Royal Society says that species-specific patterns of longevity are linked with allometry and life-history variables. In general, larger species tend to...
Golden Retrievers Head To Uvalde To Provide Comfort To Those Affected By School Shooting
Eight Golden Retrievers headed to Uvalde, Texas, a day after gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, to provide support and comfort to those affected by this senseless tragedy. The trained dogs are with the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Ministries, who travel across the country, providing comfort to those impacted by disasters. The dogs traveled from all over Texas just 24 hours after the shooting, and are there to help those who are not quite ready to process what happened or answer questions. “We listen if they talk,”...
Irish Setter
Quick Facts Weight: 55 – 75 pounds (24.95 – 34.02 kg) Height: 24 – 28 inches (60.96 – 71.12 cm) The Look of an Irish Setter Irish Setters have balanced, elegant, medium-sized frames (sometimes larger) covered in silky red coats that grow long on the ears, tails and chests. Their handsome, lean heads have long muzzles, almond-shaped eyes, dark noses and long, thin ears. They have elegant necks that slope down to deep chests and level backs. Their long, tapered tails are usually carried horizontally. All four legs are...
Watch As A Senior Rescue Dog Finally Gets A Soft Bed
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes and, as you can imagine, there are also plenty that are either young or old. The unfortunate thing for many older dogs, however, is the fact that they may have a rough time getting adopted when they end up in the pound. In addition, some dogs have lived their entire life without a loving family. This isn’t to say that they are not part of a family, but not every family is going to show the love that a dog deserves. That was the case with Belle. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Belle is a tiny little Chihuahua...
Groomer Takes The Opportunity To Work On A Giant Dog
If you are like most people, you have a favorite type of dog. In fact, many dog people tend to separate themselves into two different categories, they tend to either be “big dog” people or they are “little dog” people. Admittedly, there are plenty of people who cross the barrier and have both a little dog and a big dog in their family. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dog In any case, dogs are amazing and it really doesn’t matter what size they are, they bring a lot to the table. As far as big dogs are concerned, you...
Horses Will Respond To Work Emails So You Can Disconnect While Visiting Iceland
If you’ve never had the opportunity to visit Iceland, it really is something you should have on your bucket list. The beauty is unimaginable and there is so much to see at every turn, you could never possibly see it all. One of the reasons why many people enjoy touring Iceland is because of the horses. They are absolutely beautiful and very unique, not only in their stature but also in the sheer beauty of what they bring to that nation. Photo: YouTube/Inspired by Iceland Unfortunately, we live in a world where many people are not able...
Can You Find This Cat Hiding In Plain Sight?
If you know anything about cats, you realize that they can disappear for hours and sometimes, even days on end. That is the case in many homes, where cats only come out when they want to come out, and typically, it is to get some personalized attention. Of course, we realize that not cats follow that path and in some cases, as soon as you sit down, the feline is going to be up in your lap and expecting a lot of TLC. Photo: Pixabay/birgl For a moment, however, we are going to talk about cats that enjoy hiding and in particular, one that is...
Sanctuary In Africa Is Successfully Repopulating Critically Endangered Black Rhinos
Black rhinos are the smaller of the two African rhino species and are one of the oldest groups of mammals. They play a very important role in their habitats, but their population has declined dramatically in the 20th century due to European hunters and settlers. According to World Wildlife Fund, between 1960 and 1995, black rhino numbers dropped 98 percent, to less than 2,500. Photo: Pixabay/garethdoc Since then, the species has thankfully made a great comeback from the brink of extinction, thanks to conservation efforts across Africa. Today,...
Border Collies Face-Off In Adorable Tetherball Match
It’s always a good time to enjoy a game of tetherball out in the garden on a sunny day. It’s something we can do with friends or family and it’s a nice way to pass the time. It seems two border collies from Buckinghamshire, England feel the same way about the game! The dogs were caught on video facing off in a match of tetherball and they seemed to be having a blast. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog Like any good tetherball match, the two components swung the ball back and forth, attempting to wrap it around the pole. They both faced...
Snapping Turtle Lays Eggs In A Family’s Garden
When you look out of your back window, you often expect to see some little critters scurrying around in the yard. This could be snakes or perhaps even, on occasion, something like an opossum or a raccoon. For a family in New Jersey, however, a look out of the window yielded quite a surprise. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo There was a giant snapping turtle in the backyard and the woman looking out of the window called her husband, Frank, and told him about the unexpected visitor. According to The Dodo, the snapping turtle hung out for a little bit to...
Dog and cat behavior and training resources at your fingertips!
Need a specific resource on behavior or training? Or maybe you have some to share? Either way, Maddie’s® Pet Forum May resource drive is for you! This month, the focus is on dog and cat behavior or training resources. You’ll find resources for animals while in your shelter/rescue organization’s care and separate folders with resources you can share with members of your community about pet behavior & training. You can participate in two ways:1. Upload/Share Behavior or Training Resources on this thread2. Reply...
Get to Know this Dog who Loves to Snub and Smoosh His Nose!
One of the joys of having a dog is when it greets you so excitedly whenever you come home! Also, it fills you with happiness when your dog shows how much it loves you by wagging its tail and barking with glee. Yes, we love the way our dogs express their affection for us and we never have to ask for reassurance of that loyal love. Photo: YouTube/Now this News But, it is a different case with Leo, a three-year-old dog who seems to be spending his life just snubbing everyone. Nothing you do will impress him, even if you give him his favorite...
Roland The Farting Dog Goes Viral On TikTok
If you have a dog in your life, you already realize that they can be quite talented. In fact, your dog may even have a special talent that other people would appreciate. It seems as if that is the case with Roland, a Great Dane who lives in Arizona. As such a large dog, there’s no doubt that his videos would have received a lot of attention but it seems as if he has something else to offer, he can’t stop farting. Photo: PublicDomainPictures.net/Karen Arnold It seems as if Roland was not always quite so flatulent. At one point, he...
Firefighters Rescue 5 Sheep Stuck On A Roof
Imagine driving down the road and looking at the houses and seeing five sheep standing on a rooftop. That would certainly be an unusual sight, but it was something that happened recently in Yorkshire. I think that most people are familiar with exactly how well goats can navigate difficult-to-reach areas, but these were five farm sheep who jumped from a nearby field onto the roof and then found themselves in a predicament. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The call came to the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, where they were directed to the location...
Mother Ferret Insists On Showing Off Her New Babies
There is nobody on the planet quite as proud as a mother with a new baby. She wants the entire world to know about her child and the love that she has for the youngster. It seems as if that is not only true of humans, but even many animals in the animal kingdom feel similarly. It’s easy to see that when you watch this video of a mother ferret, and all she wants to do is show her human her newborn kits. Photo: YouTube/RM Videos When you first watch the video, you might be wondering why the ferret is so interested in pulling the hand of...
Dog Travelled Many Kilometers to Return to Much-Beloved Owner
A Shiba Inu dog could not forget its most beloved owner after she had to send the dog away. Zhao and her dog, Saisai, had been together for years and those times had been filled with joy and tender loving care. Photo: YouTube/South China Morning Post But, Zhao’s asthma worsened due to her constant exposure to dog hair. Because of her health condition, Zhao was forced to give up Saisai and entrust her to a friend who lives eight kilometers from their home. However, Saisai could not bear living without Zhao. And so, the Shiba Inu decided...
Family Does A Viral Dance Challenge But The Dog Gets In The Way
I think we’ve all seen our fair share of TikTok challenges. Some of them are on the borderline of ridiculous, but others are great family fun. If you are looking for a fun challenge, you really don’t need to look further than D Billions, “My Name Is.” He is a popular entertainer among children and the dance challenge is going viral across many different platforms, including TikTok. Photo: TikTok/@martivalenzuela1 In the challenge, you have to step forward and introduce yourself as one of the members of the challenge,...
Locals Burn Stray Dog With Scalding Water For Being A ‘Pest’
People from around the world have a heart for dogs and they would do anything to make sure those dogs were well cared for. It doesn’t matter if they are a pet in their own home or a stray in their community, they try to ensure they are well looked after. Unfortunately, that isn’t the way in all areas, and in some cases, stray dogs are not treated well. In fact, they are considered to be more of a nuisance, and sometimes, they are abused without any real thought. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials That is what happened in a Cape Town...
